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Plant-Based in Japan

A Vegan Guide for Navigating Japan

How to avoid hidden fish stock and find the absolute best food in Japan

Apr 10 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Sushi Doesn't Mean Fish

The traditional plant-based roots of Japanese cuisine from miso to soba

Apr 3 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

When Japan (Mostly) Stopped Eating Meat

The fascinating history behind Japan’s deeply plant-centered cuisine

Mar 18 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

An invitation to discover the beauty, culture, and flavor of Japanese green tea—and maybe become a tea lover like me.

Mar 13 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Favorite Japanese Films

Japanese films are some of my very favorite films, making this a very difficult list to create!

Aug 22, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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All-Inclusive Luxury Trips

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My Favorite Supplements

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Weekly Recommendations

An invitation to discover the beauty, culture, and flavor of Japanese green tea—and maybe become a tea lover like me.

Mar 13 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Friday Musings: Crispy Chickpea Recipe + Special Reunion

Plus, the recording from my lunchtime live!

Feb 20 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Friday Musings: Dry January Inspiration and Reading Goals

A few things I'm watching, drinking, and enjoying

Jan 30 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Food for Thought Podcast

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Italian Cuisine (Part 3): Beans, Biscotti, Bread… and Olive Oil of Tuscany

Essential plant-based staples from Italy’s most iconic region

Apr 18 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Italian Cuisine (Part 2): Forests, Farms, and Funghi of Central Italy

Exploring the rustic, plant-forward traditions of Italy's "Green Heart."

Apr 10 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Italian Cuisine (Part 1): Pizza, Pasta, and Produce of Southern Italy

Why the most authentic Southern Italian food is naturally vegan.

Apr 4 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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How to Create a Pollinator Sanctuary in Your Own Backyard

Simple, Practical Steps to Support Pollinators and Restore Habitat in Your Own Backyard (literally)

Mar 27 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Health and Wellness

Body Composition Scans: Are They Worth It?

What I learned from my first scan—and what these tests can and can’t tell us about our health.

Mar 10 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Omega-3s and Omega-6s: Why They Matter, How Much You Need, and the Balance Between Them

What you need to know about essential fats, seed oils, and the role ultra-processed foods play in our modern omega imbalance

Oct 21, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Why Plant Proteins Are Lean and Complete

Why “lean protein” tends to be code for "animal meat"—and why plants qualify as lean proteins

Sep 25, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Pills vs. Plants: Are Supplements Worth Taking?

A practical guide to getting the nutrients you need, skipping what you don’t, and saving money in the process.

Jul 25, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Food and Drink

Aphrodisiac Foods: From Pomegranates to Chocolate

The sensual art of eating (just in time for Valentine's Day)

Feb 11 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

St. Lucia Buns: A Celebration of Light — and Saffron!

A recipe for traditional Swedish saffron buns, also known as lussekatter (“Lucia's cats”)

Dec 13, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Panzanella: A Salad Made from Bread, and a Word That Brings Us Together

How a humble dish—and its ancient name—remind us that bread has always meant food, connection, and companionship.

Jul 8, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The Sacred History of Pretzels

The Plant-Based Origins of Everyone's Favorite Snack

Apr 18, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Wildlife and Nature

This May Be My Last Spring

Reflections on spring, stewardship, and sustaining life

Mar 20 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Lessons from a Native Garden (One Year Later)

Three lessons for supporting wildlife right outside your door

Mar 4 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

How to Grow Native Wildflowers—for Beauty, Biodiversity, and Pollinators

A Beginner-Friendly Guide for Every Budget and Any Size Space

May 25, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Why I Don’t Use Bird Feeders — And What I Do Instead to Attract and Support Birds

One of the simplest and most essential ways to help birds, animals, and insects

May 4, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Trips and Travel

The Way of Tea: A Masterclass in Living with Intention

Seven Rules of Tea for Finding Presence, Purpose, and Connection in Life

Apr 19 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Compassion Meets Luxury: An Unforgettable Vegan Journey to Cambodia

The first 2027 Joyful Vegan Trip to go live!

Apr 16 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

A Vegan Guide for Navigating Japan

How to avoid hidden fish stock and find the absolute best food in Japan

Apr 10 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Sushi Doesn't Mean Fish

The traditional plant-based roots of Japanese cuisine from miso to soba

Apr 3 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Reflections on the everyday wonders that make a joyful, meaningful life. Bestselling author and podcaster of 20 years with a message of joy, hope, and kindness. Practical inspiration rooted in real life.

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